Wildfire near Peixoto de Azevedo (Aug 2), Brazil (2026)

Wildfire near Peixoto de Azevedo (Aug 2) — NASA satellite

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

The story so far

Summary written on Aug 2, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites over a 350-hectare (865-acre) active wildfire burning near Peixoto de Azevedo, Brazil. Having started on August 1, 2026, the blaze has generated 25 heat detections over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread and activity of the front.

This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. Despite local activity, the broader national landscape reflects a significant downward trend, with 2,104,476 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026—marking a figure 93% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Brazil for 2 days. In total it burned about 350 ha (865 acres) — around 3.5 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

Close to the tropics, fires tend to follow the dry season and are often linked to land-clearing rather than a single summer peak.